Cranford | |
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Cranford Park stable block with the tower of St Dunstan's Church in the background | |
Location within Greater London | |
Area | 2.72 km2 (1.05 sq mi) |
Population | 12,330 (Cranford wards 2011)[1] |
• Density | 4,533/km2 (11,740/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | TQ105765 |
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London borough | |
Ceremonial county | Greater London |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | HOUNSLOW |
Postcode district | TW4, TW5 |
Dialling code | 020 |
Police | Metropolitan |
Fire | London |
Ambulance | London |
UK Parliament |
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London Assembly | |
Cranford is a suburban area straddling the London Boroughs of Hillingdon and Hounslow. It is located 12.5 miles (20 km) west of Charing Cross and immediately east of Heathrow Airport, from which it is separated by the River Crane. A village till the mid-20th century, Cranford was developed with the building of major roads in its area.